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Original Articles

The effects of enhanced program review and staff training on the management of aggression among clients in a long-term neurobehavioral rehabilitation program

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Pages 103-112 | Received 16 Feb 2010, Accepted 13 May 2010, Published online: 04 Oct 2010

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